Berkshire Healthcare are seeking an organised and motivated person for a 1 Year Fixed Term Contract as a part time Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in the Physiotherapy Outpatient team (30 Hours). The successful candidate will be required to work at our West Berkshire and Reading sites. This post is also open to those that may wish to apply for a Band 5 / 6 Development role.

We receive a wide variety of referrals from GP surgeries, orthopaedic clinics and from the Trusts Specialist Pain and Spinal Service (IPASS) and MSK Community Specialist Service (CSS). We have excellent clinical and administrative teams ranging from Bands 3 - 7 and you will receive support and development from both the team lead and clinical leadership team to facilitate your career progression. We have great opportunities to progress in your career with Band 7 clinical and team lead roles and excellent links with our wider MSK team, which has 24 APPs.

The successful candidate will need to be committed to providing high quality, effective assessment and physiotherapy treatment, promoting self-management and empowerment of your patients.

Main duties of the job

• To work as a senior physiotherapy practitioner to provide a high quality, responsive outpatient physiotherapy service for adults & children with musculoskeletal & orthopaedic conditions
  
• To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and caseload management
  
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision.
  
• To be involved in supervision and education of junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, technical instructor, work experience students and physiotherapy students

The 3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• High quality assessment and treatment skills
  
• Ability to organise and prioritise
  
• Excellent communication skills

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job description

Job responsibilities

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated Outstanding by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.

For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
  
• Annual leave 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
  
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
  
• Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
  
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
  
• Advanced IT enablement and support
  
• Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
  
• And so much more

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trusts sites.

The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HPC Registration

Desirable

• CSP membership
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Group

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in this clinical field

Previous Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in musculoskeletal / orthopaedic outpatients
• Postgraduate experience for a minimum of 12 months
• Experience of working in UK health systems / NHS

Desirable

• Postgraduate experience covering core rotations
• Supervision of juniors / assistants / students
• Experience of delegating tasks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant area
• Knowledge of this post and Trust
• Self-directed learning
• Knowledge of Problem solving & Critical Appraisal
• Ability to work independently but seek help when required
• Awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines relevant to the area
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and legal responsibilities of the role and its implications for services
• Competent IT skills
• Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development
• Good time management
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure
• Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative
• Ability to contribute positively to team working / team morale
• Willingness to take directions / constructive criticism
• Willingness to learn

Desirable

• Presentation Skills
• Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
• Evidence of participation in Audit and Research

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between multiple sites

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

MSK Physiotherapy - West

West Berkshire Community Hospital

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

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